Salvador’s ingenuity: man travels nine kilometers to work
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Salvador Marroquín travels nine kilometers each day from Soyapango to San Salvador, El Salvador, using a modified three-wheeled chair to commute to work.
He adapted the chair because a physical disability prevents him from using public transportation. Marroquín leaves home early, equipping himself with lights and a reflective vest to increase his visibility to drivers during his journey. He designed his chair based on the models used in the Olympic Games, and maintains it himself with a set of tools.
The commute presents daily challenges, including navigating heavy traffic and inconsiderate drivers, and he often leaves three hours before his workday begins to account for these difficulties. Despite facing obstacles, including being forced off the road by other vehicles, Marroquín remains optimistic. He currently has a job but hopes to one day open a business that will support others with physical disabilities, and he wishes for improved transportation options to better his quality of life.
